PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS

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Using the principles of standard precautions, the nurse would

wear gloves in what nursing interventions?

a. Providing a back massage

b. Feeding a client
c. Providing hair care
d. Providing oral hygiene

The nurse is preparing to take vital sign in an alert client admitted

to the hospital with dehydration secondary to vomiting and
diarrhea. What is the best method used to assess the client’s
temperature?

a. Oral
b. Axillary
c. Radial
d. Heat sensitive tape

A nurse obtained a client’s pulse and found the rate to be above

normal. The nurse document this findings as:

a. Tachypnea
b. Hyper pyrexia
c. Arrythmia
d. Tachycardia

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to use a wide
base support when assisting a client to get up in a chair?

a. Bend at the waist and place arms under the client’s arms and lift
b. Face the client, bend knees and place hands on client’s
forearm and lift
c. Spread his or her feet apart
d. Tighten his or her pelvic muscles

A client had oral surgery following a motor vehicle accident. The

nurse assessing the client finds the skin flushed and warm. Which
of the following would be the best method to take the client’s
body temperature?
 a. Oral
b. Axillary
c. Arterial line
d. Rectal

A client who is unconscious needs frequent mouth care. When

performing a mouth care, the best position of a client is:

a. Fowler’s position
b. Side lying
c. Supine
d. Trendelenburg

A client is hospitalized for the first time, which of the following

actions ensure the safety of the client?

a. Keep unnecessary furniture out of the way

b. Keep the lights on at all time
c. Keep side rails up at all time
d. Keep all equipment out of view

A walk-in client enters into the clinic with a chief complaint of

abdominal pain and diarrhea. The nurse takes the client’s vital
sign hereafter. What phrase of nursing process is being
implemented here by the nurse?

a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Planning
d. Implementation

It is best describe as a systematic, rational method of planning

and providing nursing care for individual, families, group and
community

a. Assessment
b. Nursing Process
c. Diagnosis
d. Implementation

Exchange of gases takes place in which of the following organ?

a. Kidney
b. Lungs
c. Liver
d. Heart
 The Chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from
the lungs is the?

a. Left atrium
b. Right atrium
c. Left ventricle
d. Right ventricle

A muscular enlarge pouch or sac that lies slightly to the left which
is used for temporary storage of food…

a. Gallbladder
b. Urinary bladder
c. Stomach
d. Lungs

The ability of the body to defend itself against scientific invading

agent such as baceria, toxin, viruses and foreign body

a. Hormones
b. Secretion
c. Immunity
d. Glands

Hormones secreted by Islets of Langerhans

a. Progesterone
b. Testosterone
c. Insulin
d. Hemoglobin

It is a transparent membrane that focuses the light that enters

the eyes to the retina.

a. Lens
b. Sclera
c. Cornea
d. Pupils

Which of the following is included in Orem’s theory?

a. Maintenance of a sufficient intake of air

b. Self perception
c. Love and belonging
d. Physiologic needs
Which of the following cluster of data belong to Maslow’s
hierarchy of needs?

a. Love and belonging

b. Physiologic needs
c. Self actualization
d. All of the above

This is characterized by severe symptoms relatively of short

duration.

a. Chronic Illness
b. Acute Illness
c. Pain
d. Syndrome

Which of the following is the nurse’s role in the health promotion

a. Health risk appraisal

b. Teach client to be effective health consumer
c. Worksite wellness
d. None of the above

It is describe as a collection of people who share some attributes

of their lives.

a. Family
b. Illness
c. Community
d. Nursing

Five teaspoon is equivalent to how many milliliters (ml)?

a. 30 ml
b. 25 ml
c. 12 ml
d. 22 ml

1800 ml is equal to how many liters?

a. 1.8
b. 18000
c. 180
d. 2800

Which of the following is the abbreviation of drops?

 a. Gtt.
b. Gtts.
c. Dp.
d. Dr.

The abbreviation for micro drop is…

a. µgtt
b. gtt
c. mdr
d. mgts

Which of the following is the meaning of PRN?

a. When advice
b. Immediately
c. When necessary
d. Now

Which of the following is the appropriate meaning of CBR?

a. Cardiac Board Room

b. Complete Bathroom
c. Complete Bed Rest
d. Complete Board Room

1 tsp is equals to how many drops?

a. 15
b. 60
c. 10
d. 30

20 cc is equal to how many ml?

a. 2
b. 20
c. 2000
d. 20000

1 cup is equals to how many ounces?

a. 8
b. 80
c. 800
d. 8000
The nurse must verify the client’s identity before administration
of medication. Which of the following is the safest way to identify
the client?

a. Ask the client his name

b. Check the client’s identification band
c. State the client’s name aloud and have the client repeat it
d. Check the room number

The nurse prepares to administer buccal medication. The medicine

should be placed…

a. On the client’s skin

b. Between the client’s cheeks and gums
c. Under the client’s tongue
d. On the client’s conjuctiva

The nurse administers cleansing enema. The common position for

this procedure is…

a. Sims left lateral

b. Dorsal Recumbent
c. Supine
d. Prone

A client complains of difficulty of swallowing, when the nurse try

to administer capsule medication. Which of the following
measures the nurse should do?

a. Dissolve the capsule in a glass of water

b. Break the capsule and give the content with an applesauce
c. Check the availability of a liquid preparation
d. Crash the capsule and place it under the tongue

Which of the following is the appropriate route of administration

for insulin?

a. Intramuscular
b. Intradermal
c. Subcutaneous
d. Intravenous

The nurse is ordered to administer ampicillin capsule TIP p.o. The

nurse shoud give the medication…

a. Three times a day orally

 b. Three times a day after meals
c. Two time a day by mouth
d. Two times a day before meals

Back Care is best described as:

a. Caring for the back by means of massage

b. Washing of the back
c. Application of cold compress at the back
d. Application of hot compress at the back

It refers to the preparation of the bed with a new set of linens

a. Bed bath
b. Bed making
c. Bed shampoo
d. Bed lining

Which of the following is the most important purpose of hand

washing

a. To promote hand circulation

b. To prevent the transfer of microorganism
c. To avoid touching the client with a dirty hand
d. To provide comfort

What should be done in order to prevent contaminating of the

environment in bed making?

a. Avoid funning soiled linens

b. Strip all linens at the same time
c. Finished both sides at the time
d. Embrace soiled linen

The most important purpose of cleansing bed bath is:

a. To cleanse, refresh and give comfort to the client who

must remain in bed
b. To expose the necessary parts of the body
c. To develop skills in bed bath
d. To check the body temperature of the client in bed

Which of the following technique involves the sense of sight?

a. Inspection
b. Palpation
 c. Percussion
d. Auscultation

The first techniques used examining the abdomen of a client is:

a. Palpation
b. Auscultation
c. Percussion
d. Inspection

A technique in physical examination that is use to assess the

movement of air through the tracheobronchial tree:

a. Palpation
b. Auscultation
c. Inspection
d. Percussion

An instrument used for auscultation is:

a. Percussion-hammer
b. Audiometer
c. Stethoscope
d. Sphygmomanometer

Resonance is best described as:

a. Sounds created by air filled lungs

b. Short, high pitch and thudding
c. Moderately loud with musical quality
d. Drum-like

It refers to the manner of walking

a. Gait
b. Range of motion
c. Flexion and extension
d. Hopping

The nurse asked the client to read the Snellen chart. Which of the
following is tested:

a. Optic
b. Olfactory
c. Oculomotor
d. Troclear
 Another name for knee-chest position is:

a. Genu-dorsal
b. Genu-pectoral
c. Lithotomy
d. Sim’s

The nurse prepare IM injection that is irritating to the

subcutaneous tissue. Which of the following is the best action in
order to prevent tracking of the medication

a. Use a small gauge needle

b. Apply ice on the injection site
c. Administer at a 45° angle
d. Use the Z-track technique

The most appropriate nursing order for a patient who develops dyspnea
and shortness of breath would be…

a. Maintain the patient on strict bed rest at all times

b. Maintain the patient in an orthopneic position as needed
c. Administer oxygen by Venturi mask at 24%, as needed
d. Allow a 1 hour rest period between activities

The nurse observes that Mr. Adams begins to have increased difficulty
breathing. She elevates the head of the bed to the high Fowler position,
which decreases his respiratory distress. The nurse documents this
breathing as:

a. Tachypnea
b. Eupnca
c. Orthopnea
d. Hyperventilation

The physician orders a platelet count to be performed on Mrs. Smith

after breakfast. The nurse is responsible for:

a. Instructing the patient about this diagnostic test

b. Writing the order for this test
c. Giving the patient breakfast
d. All of the above

Mrs. Mitchell has been given a copy of her diet. The nurse discusses the
foods allowed on a 500-mg low sodium diet. These include:
 a. A ham and Swiss cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread
b. Mashed potatoes and broiled chicken
c. A tossed salad with oil and vinegar and olives
d. Chicken bouillon

The physician orders a maintenance dose of 5,000 units of subcutaneous

heparin (an anticoagulant) daily. Nursing responsibilities for Mrs. Mitchell
now include:

a. Reviewing daily activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and

prothrombin time.
b. Reporting an APTT above 45 seconds to the physician
c. Assessing the patient for signs and symptoms of frank and occult bleeding
d. All of the above

The four main concepts common to nursing that appear in each of the
current conceptual models are:

a. Person, nursing, environment, medicine

b. Person, health, nursing, support systems
c. Person, health, psychology, nursing
d. Person, environment, health, nursing

In Maslow’s hierarchy of physiologic needs, the human need of greatest

priority is:

a. Love
b. Elimination
c. Nutrition
d. Oxygen

The family of an accident victim who has been declared brain-dead seems
amenable to organ donation. What should the nurse do?

a. Discourage them from making a decision until their grief has eased
b. Listen to their concerns and answer their questions honestly
c. Encourage them to sign the consent form right away
d. Tell them the body will not be available for a wake or funeral

A new head nurse on a unit is distressed about the poor staffing on the 11
p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. What should she do?

a. Complain to her fellow nurses

b. Wait until she knows more about the unit
c. Discuss the problem with her supervisor
d. Inform the staff that they must volunteer to rotate

Which of the following principles of primary nursing has proven the most
satisfying to the patient and nurse?
 a. Continuity of patient care promotes efficient, cost-effective nursing care
b. Autonomy and authority for planning are best delegated to a nurse who
knows the patient well
c. Accountability is clearest when one nurse is responsible for the overall
plan and its implementation.
d. The holistic approach provides for a therapeutic relationship,
continuity, and efficient nursing care.

If nurse administers an injection to a patient who refuses that injection,

she has committed:

a. Assault and battery

b. Negligence
c. Malpractice
d. None of the above

If patient asks the nurse her opinion about a particular physicians and the
nurse replies that the physician is incompetent, the nurse could be held
liable for:

a. Slander
b. Libel
c. Assault
d. Respondent superior

A registered nurse reaches to answer the telephone on a busy pediatric

unit, momentarily turning away from a 3 month-old infant she has been
weighing. The infant falls off the scale, suffering a skull fracture. The
nurse could be charged with:

a. Defamation
b. Assault
c. Battery
d. Malpractice

Which of the following is an example of nursing malpractice?

a. The nurse administers penicillin to a patient with a documented

history of allergy to the drug. The patient experiences an allergic
reaction and has cerebral damage resulting from anoxia.
b. The nurse applies a hot water bottle or a heating pad to the abdomen of a
patient with abdominal cramping.
c. The nurse assists a patient out of bed with the bed locked in position; the
patient slips and fractures his right humerus.
d. The nurse administers the wrong medication to a patient and the patient
vomits. This information is documented and reported to the physician and
the nursing supervisor.

Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find
when assessing an Asian patient for postoperative pain following
abdominal surgery?

a. Decreased blood pressure and heart rate and shallow respirations

b. Quiet crying
c. Immobility, diaphoresis, and avoidance of deep breathing or
coughing
d. Changing position every 2 hours

A patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting,

diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. Which of the following would
immediately alert the nurse that the patient has bleeding from the GI
tract?

a. Complete blood count

b. Guaiac test
c. Vital signs
d. Abdominal girth

The correct sequence for assessing the abdomen is:

a. Tympanic percussion, measurement of abdominal girth, and inspection

b. Assessment for distention, tenderness, and discoloration around the
umbilicus.
c. Percussions, palpation, and auscultation
d. Auscultation, percussion, and palpation

High-pitched gurgles head over the right lower quadrant are:

a. A sign of increased bowel motility

b. A sign of decreased bowel motility
c. Normal bowel sounds
d. A sign of abdominal cramping

A patient about to undergo abdominal inspection is best placed in which of

the following positions?

a. Prone
b. Trendelenburg
c. Supine
d. Side-lying

For a rectal examination, the patient can be directed to assume which of

the following positions?

a. Genupecterol
b. Sims
c. Horizontal recumbent
d. All of the above
During a Romberg test, the nurse asks the patient to assume which
position?

a. Sitting
b. Standing
c. Genupectoral
d. Trendelenburg

If a patient’s blood pressure is 150/96, his pulse pressure is:

a. 54
b. 96
c. 150
d. 246

A patient is kept off food and fluids for 10 hours before surgery. His oral
temperature at 8 a.m. is 99.8 F (37.7 C) This temperature reading
probably indicates:

a. Infection
b. Hypothermia
c. Anxiety
d. Dehydration

Which of the following parameters should be checked when assessing

respirations?

a. Rate
b. Rhythm
c. Symmetry
d. All of the above

A 38-year old patient’s vital signs at 8 a.m. are axillary temperature 99.6 F
(37.6 C); pulse rate, 88; respiratory rate, 30. Which findings should be
reported?

a. Respiratory rate only

b. Temperature only
c. Pulse rate and temperature
d. Temperature and respiratory rate

All of the following can cause tachycardia except:

a. Fever
b. Exercise
c. Sympathetic nervous system stimulation
d. Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation
Palpating the midclavicular line is the correct technique for assessing

a. Baseline vital signs

b. Systolic blood pressure
c. Respiratory rate
d. Apical pulse

The absence of which pulse may not be a significant finding when a

patient is admitted to the hospital?

a. Apical
b. Radial
c. Pedal
d. Femoral

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure

ulcers?

a. An alert, chronic arthritic patient treated with steroids and aspirin

b. An 88-year old incontinent patient with gastric cancer who is
confined to his bed at home
c. An apathetic 63-year old COPD patient receiving nasal oxygen via
cannula
d. A confused 78-year old patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) who
requires assistance to get out of bed.

The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face

mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler’s position. After
assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis:
Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the
following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving
this situation?

a. Encourage the patient to increase her fluid intake to 200 ml

every 2 hours
b. Place a humidifier in the patient’s room.
c. Continue administering oxygen by high humidity face mask
d. Perform chest physiotheraphy on a regular schedule

The most common deficiency seen in alcoholics is:

a. Thiamine
b. Riboflavin
c. Pyridoxine
d. Pantothenic acid

Which of the following statement is incorrect about a patient with

dysphagia?
 a. The patient will find pureed or soft foods, such as custards, easier to
swallow than water
b. Fowler’s or semi Fowler’s position reduces the risk of aspiration during
swallowing
c. The patient should always feed himself
d. The nurse should perform oral hygiene before assisting with feeding.

To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary

(Foley) catheter, the nurse measures his hourly urine output. She should
notify the physician if the urine output is:

a. Less than 30 ml/hour

b. 64 ml in 2 hours
c. 90 ml in 3 hours
d. 125 ml in 4 hours

Certain substances increase the amount of urine produced. These include:

a. Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee and cola.

b. Beets
c. Urinary analgesics
d. Kaolin with pectin (Kaopectate)

A male patient who had surgery 2 days ago for head and neck cancer is
about to make his first attempt to ambulate outside his room. The nurse
notes that he is steady on his feet and that his vision was unaffected by
the surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions would be
appropriate?

a. Encourage the patient to walk in the hall alone

b. Discourage the patient from walking in the hall for a few more days
c. Accompany the patient for his walk.
d. Consult a physical therapist before allowing the patient to ambulate

A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

(COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious
secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis
would be:

a. Ineffective airway clearance related to thick, tenacious

secretions.
b. Ineffective airway clearance related to dry, hacking cough.
c. Ineffective individual coping to COPD.
d. Pain related to immobilization of affected leg.

Mrs. Lim begins to cry as the nurse discusses hair loss. The best response
would be:

a. “Don’t worry. It’s only temporary”

 b. “Why are you crying? I didn’t get to the bad news yet”
c. “Your hair is really pretty”
d. “I know this will be difficult for you, but your hair will grow
back after the completion of chemotherapy”

An additional Vitamin C is required during all of the following periods

except:

a. Infancy
b. Young adulthood
c. Childhood
d. Pregnancy

A prescribed amount of oxygen s needed for a patient with COPD to

prevent:

a. Cardiac arrest related to increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide in

arterial blood (PaCO2)
b. Circulatory overload due to hypervolemia
c. Respiratory excitement
d. Inhibition of the respiratory hypoxic stimulus

After 1 week of hospitalization, Mr. Gray develops hypokalemia. Which of

the following is the most significant symptom of his disorder?

a. Lethargy
b. Increased pulse rate and blood pressure
c. Muscle weakness
d. Muscle irritability

Which of the following nursing interventions promotes patient safety?

a. Asses the patient’s ability to ambulate and transfer from a bed to a

chair
b. Demonstrate the signal system to the patient
c. Check to see that the patient is wearing his identification band
d. All of the above

Studies have shown that about 40% of patients fall out of bed despite the
use of side rails; this has led to which of the following conclusions?

a. Side rails are ineffective

b. Side rails should not be used
c. Side rails are a deterrent that prevent a patient from falling out of bed.
d. Side rails are a reminder to a patient not to get out of bed

Examples of patients suffering from impaired awareness include all of the

following except:
 a. A semiconscious or over fatigued patient
b. A disoriented or confused patient
c. A patient who cannot care for himself at home
d. A patient demonstrating symptoms of drugs or alcohol withdrawal

The most common injury among elderly persons is:

a. Atheroscleotic changes in the blood vessels

b. Increased incidence of gallbladder disease
c. Urinary Tract Infection
d. Hip fracture

The most common psychogenic disorder among elderly person is:

a. Depression
b. Sleep disturbances (such as bizarre dreams)
c. Inability to concentrate
d. Decreased appetite

Which of the following vascular system changes results from aging?

a. Increased peripheral resistance of the blood vessels

b. Decreased blood flow
c. Increased work load of the left ventricle
d. All of the above

Which of the following is the most common cause of dementia among

elderly persons?

a. Parkinson’s disease
b. Multiple sclerosis
c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gerhig’s disease)
d. Alzheimer’s disease

The nurse’s most important legal responsibility after a patient’s death in a

hospital is:

a. Obtaining a consent of an autopsy

b. Notifying the coroner or medical examiner
c. Labeling the corpse appropriately
d. Ensuring that the attending physician issues the death certification

Before rigor mortis occurs, the nurse is responsible for:

a. Providing a complete bath and dressing change

b. Placing one pillow under the body’s head and shoulders
c. Removing the body’s clothing and wrapping the body in a shroud
d. Allowing the body to relax normally
When a patient in the terminal stages of lung cancer begins to exhibit loss
of consciousness, a major nursing priority is to:

a. Protect the patient from injury

b. Insert an airway
c. Elevate the head of the bed
d. Withdraw all pain medications

Which element in the circular chain of infection can be eliminated by

preserving skin integrity?

a. Host
b. Reservoir
c. Mode of transmission
d. Portal of entry

Which of the following will probably result in a break in sterile technique

for respiratory isolation?

a. Opening the patient’s window to the outside environment

b. Turning on the patient’s room ventilator
c. Opening the door of the patient’s room leading into the hospital
corridor
d. Failing to wear gloves when administering a bed bath

Which of the following patients is at greater risk for contracting an

infection?

a. A patient with leukopenia

b. A patient receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics
c. A postoperative patient who has undergone orthopedic surgery
d. A newly diagnosed diabetic patient

Effective hand washing requires the use of:

a. Soap or detergent to promote emulsification

b. Hot water to destroy bacteria
c. A disinfectant to increase surface tension
d. All of the above

After routine patient contact, hand washing should last at least:

a. 30 seconds
b. 1 minute
c. 2 minute
d. 3 minutes

Which of the following procedures always requires surgical asepsis?

a. Vaginal instillation of conjugated estrogen

 b. Urinary catheterization
c. Nasogastric tube insertion
d. Colostomy irrigation

Sterile technique is used whenever:

a. Strict isolation is required

b. Terminal disinfection is performed
c. Invasive procedures are performed
d. Protective isolation is necessary

Which of the following constitutes a break in sterile technique while

preparing a sterile field for a dressing change?

a. Using sterile forceps, rather than sterile gloves, to handle a sterile item
b. Touching the outside wrapper of sterilized material without sterile gloves
c. Placing a sterile object on the edge of the sterile field
d. Pouring out a small amount of solution (15 to 30 ml) before pouring the
solution into a sterile container

A natural body defense that plays an active role in preventing infection is:

a. Yawning
b. Body hair
c. Hiccupping
d. Rapid eye movements

All of the following statement are true about donning sterile gloves
except:

a. The first glove should be picked up by grasping the inside of the cuff.
b. The second glove should be picked up by inserting the gloved fingers
under the cuff outside the glove.
c. The gloves should be adjusted by sliding the gloved fingers under the
sterile cuff and pulling the glove over the wrist
d. The inside of the glove is considered sterile

When removing a contaminated gown, the nurse should be careful that the
first thing she touches is the:

a. Waist tie and neck tie at the back of the gown

b. Waist tie in front of the gown
c. Cuffs of the gown
d. Inside of the gown

Which of the following nursing interventions is considered the most

effective form or universal precautions?

a. Cap all used needles before removing them from their syringes
 b. Discard all used uncapped needles and syringes in an
impenetrable protective container
c. Wear gloves when administering IM injections
d. Follow enteric precautions

All of the following measures are recommended to prevent pressure ulcers

except:

a. Massaging the reddened are with lotion

b. Using a water or air mattress
c. Adhering to a schedule for positioning and turning
d. Providing meticulous skin care

Which of the following blood tests should be performed before a blood

transfusion?

a. Prothrombin and coagulation time

b. Blood typing and cross-matching
c. Bleeding and clotting time
d. Complete blood count (CBC) and electrolyte levels.

The primary purpose of a platelet count is to evaluate the:

a. Potential for clot formation

b. Potential for bleeding
c. Presence of an antigen-antibody response
d. Presence of cardiac enzymes

Which of the following white blood cell (WBC) counts clearly indicates
leukocytosis?

a. 4,500/mm³
b. 7,000/mm³
c. 10,000/mm³
d. 25,000/mm³

After 5 days of diuretic therapy with 20mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily, a

patient begins to exhibit fatigue, muscle cramping and muscle weakness.
These symptoms probably indicate that the patient is experiencing:

a. Hypokalemia
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Anorexia
d. Dysphagia

Which of the following statements about chest X-ray is false?

a. No contradictions exist for this test

b. Before the procedure, the patient should remove all jewelry, metallic
 objects, and buttons above the waist
c. A signed consent is not required
d. Eating, drinking, and medications are allowed before this test

The most appropriate time for the nurse to obtain a sputum specimen for
culture is:

a. Early in the morning

b. After the patient eats a light breakfast
c. After aerosol therapy
d. After chest physiotherapy

A patient with no known allergies is to receive penicillin every 6 hours.

When administering the medication, the nurse observes a fine rash on the
patient’s skin. The most appropriate nursing action would be to:

a. Withhold the moderation and notify the physician

b. Administer the medication and notify the physician
c. Administer the medication with an antihistamine
d. Apply corn starch soaks to the rash

All of the following nursing interventions are correct when using the Z-
track method of drug injection except:

a. Prepare the injection site with alcohol

b. Use a needle that’s a least 1” long
c. Aspirate for blood before injection
d. Rub the site vigorously after the injection to promote absorption

The correct method for determining the vastus lateralis site for I.M.
injection is to:

a. Locate the upper aspect of the upper outer quadrant of the buttock about
5 to 8 cm below the iliac crest
b. Palpate the lower edge of the acromion process and the midpoint lateral
aspect of the arm
c. Palpate a 1” circular area anterior to the umbilicus
d. Divide the area between the greater femoral trochanter and the
lateral femoral condyle into thirds, and select the middle third on
the anterior of the thigh

The mid-deltoid injection site is seldom used for I.M. injections because it:

a. Can accommodate only 1 ml or less of medication

b. Bruises too easily
c. Can be used only when the patient is lying down
d. Does not readily parenteral medication

The appropriate needle size for insulin injection is:

 a. 18G, 1 ½” long
b. 22G, 1” long
c. 22G, 1 ½” long
d. 25G, 5/8” long

The appropriate needle gauge for intradermal injection is:

a. 20G
b. 22G
c. 25G
d. 26G

Parenteral penicillin can be administered as an:

a. IM injection or an IV solution
b. IV or an intradermal injection
c. Intradermal or subcutaneous injection
d. IM or a subcutaneous injection

The physician orders gr 10 of aspirin for a patient. The equivalent dose in

milligrams is:

a. 0.6 mg
b. 10 mg
c. 60 mg
d. 600 mg

The physician orders an IV solution of dextrose 5% in water at

100ml/hour. What would the flow rate be if the drop factor is 15 gtt = 1
ml?

a. 5 gtt/minute
b. 13 gtt/minute
c. 25 gtt/minute
d. 50 gtt/minute

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a hemolytic reaction to

blood transfusion?

a. Hemoglobinuria
b. Chest pain
c. Urticaria
d. Distended neck veins

Which of the following conditions may require fluid restriction?

a. Fever
b. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
c. Renal Failure
 d. Dehydration

All of the following are common signs and symptoms of phlebitis except:

a. Pain or discomfort at the IV insertion site

b. Edema and warmth at the IV insertion site
c. A red streak exiting the IV insertion site
d. Frank bleeding at the insertion site

The best way of determining whether a patient has learned to instill ear
medication properly is for the nurse to:

a. Ask the patient if he/she has used ear drops before

b. Have the patient repeat the nurse’s instructions using her own words
c. Demonstrate the procedure to the patient and encourage to ask questions
d. Ask the patient to demonstrate the procedure

Which of the following types of medications can be administered via

gastrostomy tube?

a. Any oral medications

b. Capsules whole contents are dissolve in water
c. Enteric-coated tablets that are thoroughly dissolved in water
d. Most tablets designed for oral use, except for extended-duration
compounds

A patient who develops hives after receiving an antibiotic is exhibiting

drug:

a. Tolerance
b. Idiosyncrasy
c. Synergism
d. Allergy

A patient has returned to his room after femoral arteriography. All of the
following are appropriate nursing interventions except:

a. Assess femoral, popliteal, and pedal pulses every 15 minutes for 2 hours
b. Check the pressure dressing for sanguineous drainage
c. Assess a vital signs every 15 minutes for 2 hours
d. Order a hemoglobin and hematocrit count 1 hour after the
arteriography

The nurse explains to a patient that a cough:

a. Is a protective response to clear the respiratory tract of irritants

b. Is primarily a voluntary action
c. Is induced by the administration of an antitussive drug
d. Can be inhibited by “splinting” the abdomen
An infected patient has chills and begins shivering. The best nursing
intervention is to:

a. Apply iced alcohol sponges

b. Provide increased cool liquids
c. Provide additional bedclothes
d. Provide increased ventilation

A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse who has:

a. Been certified by the National League for Nursing

b. Received credentials from the Philippine Nurses’ Association
c. Graduated from an associate degree program and is a registered
professional nurse
d. Completed a master’s degree in the prescribed clinical area and is
a registered professional nurse.

The purpose of increasing urine acidity through dietary means is to:

a. Decrease burning sensations

b. Change the urine’s color
c. Change the urine’s concentration
d. Inhibit the growth of microorganisms

Clay colored stools indicate:

a. Upper GI bleeding
b. Impending constipation
c. An effect of medication
d. Bile obstruction

In which step of the nursing process would the nurse ask a patient if the
medication she administered relieved his pain?

a. Assessment
b. Analysis
c. Planning
d. Evaluation

All of the following are good sources of vitamin A except:

a. White potatoes
b. Carrots
c. Apricots
d. Egg yolks

Which of the following is a primary nursing intervention necessary for all

patients with a Foley Catheter in place?

a. Maintain the drainage tubing and collection bag level with the patient’s
 bladder
b. Irrigate the patient with 1% Neosporin solution three times a daily
c. Clamp the catheter for 1 hour every 4 hours to maintain the bladder’s
elasticity
d. Maintain the drainage tubing and collection bag below bladder
level to facilitate drainage by gravity

The ELISA test is used to:

a. Screen blood donors for antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus

(HIV)
b. Test blood to be used for transfusion for HIV antibodies
c. Aid in diagnosing a patient with AIDS
d. All of the above

The two blood vessels most commonly used for TPN infusion are the:

a. Subclavian and jugular veins

b. Brachial and subclavian veins
c. Femoral and subclavian veins
d. Brachial and femoral veins

Effective skin disinfection before a surgical procedure includes which of

the following methods?

a. Shaving the site on the day before surgery

b. Applying a topical antiseptic to the skin on the evening before surgery
c. Having the patient take a tub bath on the morning of surgery
d. Having the patient shower with an antiseptic soap on the evening
v=before and the morning of surgery

When transferring a patient from a bed to a chair, the nurse should use
which muscles to avoid back injury?

a. Abdominal muscles
b. Back muscles
c. Leg muscles
d. Upper arm muscles

Thrombophlebitis typically develops in patients with which of the

following conditions?

a. Increases partial thromboplastin time

b. Acute pulsus paradoxus
c. An impaired or traumatized blood vessel wall
d. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

In a recumbent, immobilized patient, lung ventilation can become altered,

leading to such respiratory complications as:
 a. Respiratory acidosis, ateclectasis, and hypostatic pneumonia
b. Appneustic breathing, atypical pneumonia and respiratory alkalosis
c. Cheyne-Strokes respirations and spontaneous pneumothorax
d. Kussmail’s respirations and hypoventilation

Immobility impairs bladder elimination, resulting in such disorders as

a. Increased urine acidity and relaxation of the perineal muscles, causing

incontinence
b. Urine retention, bladder distention, and infection
c. Diuresis, natriuresis, and decreased urine specific gravity
d. Decreased calcium and phosphate levels in the urine